. >>> national security agency whistle-blower edward snowden is now reaching out to brazil. the former contractor who is, of coursem now living temporarily in russia says that he will help the country investigate spying in brazil in return for permanent political asylum there. he made that offer in a letter published in a brazilian newspaper. brazil was a leading target of the nsa. >>> three homeless men, one of them carrying his dog, were among those helping pope francis celebrate his 77th birthday. the men joined him for mass and breakfast and presented him with a bouquet of flowers. the three live on the streets of a rome neighborhood just outside of the vatican's walls. the vatican said that francis also invited his household help to join him in a family-like atmosphere. >>> and later "good morning america," robin roberts and josh elliott will broadcast live from st. peters square. they will join thousands attending pope francis' general audience and millions of catholics worldwide who are preparing for christmas. and we'd like to know what you are thankful for this chri